Why Romelu Lukaku's €80 million move was a win-win for both Inter Milan and Man United

Inter Milan sealed ir place in Europa League final on Monday night, demolishing Shakhtar Donetsk 5-0 in semi-final. Nerazzurri's dominance on pitch was led by frontman Romelu Lukaku, who has w scored in his last 10 matches in Europa League. Belgian international's exploits in front of goal this season have raised questions on Man United's decision to sell him, especially after Red Devils crashed out in ir semi-final clash against Sevilla. 

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Lukaku goals: How Romelu Lukaku transfer worked in favour of both Inter Milan and Man United 

Romelu Lukaku developed into a lethal finisher during his stint at Everton, convincing Jose Mourinho and Man United hierarchy to splash a reported £90 million with add-ons for Belgian. However, Lukaku's contribution to Red Devils' cause paled in comparison to his numbers at Everton, and questions were asked over his fitness levels and technical ability, especially his first touch. While Belgian international had a respectable goal tally of 42 goals in 96 games, his commitment to Man United's cause under Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was found to be suspect and he subsequently found himself out of favour at Old Trafford.

Inter Milan manr Antonio Conte, a huge admirer of Belgian's prowess, swooped in and sealed a Romelu Lukaku transfer for €80 million last year. At Inter, 27-year-old has rekindled his goal-scoring touch, scoring 33 goals in his debut campaign. Lukaku is w a solitary goal away from matching Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario in having most prolific debut season of any player in Inter’s decorated history. 

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While Inter Milan will be pleased Romelu Lukaku transfer, with striker's goals having helped  Nerazzurri set up a Europa League final against Sevilla. Man United, on or hand, had 20 attempts but ended up losing 2-1 to Sevilla on Sunday night to bring an end to ar trophyless season. However, Red Devils have reason to be disheartened by ir sale of Romelu Lukaku. Lukaku transfer paved way for regular game time for Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford, who became first duo since Dimitar Berbatov and Javier Hernandez in 2010-11 to score 20 goals each in a season for Red Devils.

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Coupled by emergence of Mason Greenwood, trio present an exciting opportunity for Man United and at aver of 21, ir potential is mammoth. trio's pace and dribbling ability suit Solskjaer's style of play perfectly, while Romelu Lukaku went astray in final days of his Man United career, finding himself playing on right wing at times. While ne of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood is as potent as Romelu Lukaku on current form, y form a greater attacking threat than with Belgian leading forward line for Man United.

former Everton man scored 15 goals across 45 games for Red Devils in his final season, which all three have surpassed this season with ease. If Inter Milan lift Europa League trophy on Friday night, Red Devils will face a lot of ridicule from rival fans on social media for sanctioning sale of Belgian international, but both Lukaku and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will kw that parting of ways was an absolute win for both parties. 

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